Corrie Wright

I received my bachelor's from Washburn University in Human Services with an emphasis in youth services. I then graduated from Kansas State University with a master's in Family Life Education and Consultation. I have extensive licensures in asbestos, housing quality, lead-based paint and real estate.

At a young age I decided that my life's work would center on giving back to the community and helping others in need. Over the last 10 years, I have worked diligently on helping the homeless in Topeka. Additionally, I have a deep passion to help educate people about living kidney organ donation. These two endeavors have placed me in positions where I lead the Homeless Task Force and am the co-founder of the Living Kidney Donation Alliance. I also am a member of the Patient Affairs Committee of United Network of Organ Sharing (UNOS).

I enjoy teaching and motivating others to continue learning and make a difference!

What's an Ichabod?

Washburn's mascot, the Ichabod, honors the school's early benefactor, Ichabod Washburn, a 19th century Massachusetts industrialist. The original design of the studious-looking, tuxedo-clad figure was created in 1938 by Bradbury Thompson (ba '34), who became an internationally acclaimed graphic artist. Design wasn't Thompson's only consideration. To the stylized Ichabod the artist attributed the qualities of "...courage and enthusiasm, as shown by his brisk walk. He is democratic and courteous, for he tips his hat as he passes. Sincere in his search for truth and knowledge, he studiously carries a book under his arm..."